FAMILY LEAVE OPTIMAL COVERAGE ACT (FLOC)
Michigan has no statewide comprehensive paid family and medical leave benefit. This means the vast majority of Michiganders don’t have the support they need to work while also taking time for caregiving whether it’s for themselves or a family member. It’s important to know that paid family and medical leave is different from paid sick days.
WHAT IS FLOC?
FLOC (Paid Family Medical Leave) is for longer-term care needs of weeks or months and provides partial wage replacement while also protecting job and health care benefits when workers take time away from their jobs to care for themselves or a family member and then return to work.
The Outcomes of Implementing FLOC
Increase In Employee Loyalty
Paid leave keeps people attached to jobs after their time providing care. Women - who are more likely to take paid leave - are also able to see increased earnings with a paid leave policy in place.
Improves Health of Children
Babies are more likely to receive new-baby care and immunizations when their parents receive paid leave. Older children are also more likely to recover faster when sick.
Greater Outcomes and Reduced Health Care Costs
Nursing home use is reduced when paid leave is available to families and caregivers.
Fosters More Equitable Caregiving Within Families
Men are more likely to provide care to new children when paid leave is available, and father-child care extends into the longer term as a result.
